Erica Basso

I work best with students who are used to being the “high functioning” one - the person others rely on, the one who pushes through, achieves, and keeps going even when they’re overwhelmed internally.

Many of the clients I work with struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, overthinking, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or feeling like they can never fully relax. They often appear successful on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, emotionally disconnected, stuck in pressure, or constantly worried they’re falling behind.

Some students come to therapy because they feel burned out academically. Others are navigating relationship stress, family pressure, identity changes, career uncertainty, or difficulty balancing achievement with their mental health.

My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can slow down, understand yourself more clearly, and build healthier patterns without losing the parts of yourself that are ambitious, driven, or deeply caring.